Peace Gardens
In the fall of 2021, the SWBID and GOODProjects created three new Peace Gardens in Old Southwest that transformed centrally located community spaces into flower and herb gardens with art, enhanced public amenities, and seating for the community to enjoy. With funding provided by the Building Blocks DC grant program, this project serves as a pilot for an innovative community-based approach to curbing gun violence in our neighborhood.
Now completed, these gardens will serve as safe spaces for passive uses like calm contemplation and remembrance and programmed activities like youth community service and recreation, social events, and sites for service distribution to area residents.
Locations include the Southwest Family Enhancement Center at Greenleaf Gardens, the James Creek Resident Council building, and the Syphax Garden housing complex on 2nd St. SW.
